Search:

Most hones will not come true flat from the factory. A razors angle is about 17 degrees not 20+ that is for knives. If you are not getting the bevel to meet by just the slightest bit by bad technique...

Im with rezdog and think it is most likely a bevel issue. Can take a while to learn to set the bevel properly and on a 4k is going to take a bit. Did try to meet up with someone for some hands on...